News & Announcements
100 Years of Celebrating Black History Beads & Brilliance Gala
Add sparkle to your night and join the Borough of State College for a fun, festive atmosphere, live entertainment, fabulous buffet, and dancing to celebrate honoring 100 years of Black History Month commemoration.
Together, reflect on a century of culture, leadership, and achievements. The Juneteenth Planning Committee will also showcase the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, the next generation of brilliance, along with local community leaders.
Join for Beads (heritage) & Brilliance (achievement). RSVP and cocktail attire is appreciated.
📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 3 Dots Downtown (137 East Beaver Avenue)
Community Update: Technology Services Interrupted in the Borough of State College
The Borough of State College technology services remain down. The Borough is continuing to work to restore services as quickly as possible. If anyone needs to contact the Borough, please do so by phone during regular business hours. The community should anticipate delays in correspondence with the Borough via email.
If emergency services are needed, please call 911 at any time.
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 Update
Calder Way Improvement Project Phase 2 Update:
Beginning on Monday, February 16th the work zone will be extended from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street. With the extension, Calder Way from South Fraser Street to Burrowes Street will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Contractors are continuing to work on replacing and upgrading sanitary sewer lines. The closure will allow the contractor to install a bypass pump that extends from Burrowes Street to Miller Alley. This past week they began saw cutting the road to prepare for next week.
Please remember that projects of this nature are fluid and often change, and they can be impacted by inclement weather.
Visit https://bit.ly/CalderWay for updates and information about Phase 2 of the Calder Way Project.
State College Borough Office Closure on Monday, February 16
The State College Municipal Building will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! 🐦
From Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, people around the world will be counting birds in their backyard and you can be part of it. All it takes is 15 minutes to observe birds and report what you see. You can help contribute crucial information about bird populations. Anybody can participate, and all observations matter. Get started at www.birdcount.org/participate or email Constanza Erenhaus at statecollegebirdclub24@gmail.com for help.
If you already use Merlin or eBird, all entries over the 4 days count towards GBBC. Keep doing what you are doing! No need to register or sign up separately for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
No Bulk or Brush Collection on Monday, February 16
There will be no bulk or brush collection on Monday, February 16. Refuse collection will proceed as scheduled for the remainder of the week.
Community Update: The Borough of State College Suffers Cybersecurity Attack
On Wednesday, February 11, the Borough of State College suffered a cybersecurity attack. The Information Technology division acted quickly to stop the attack. While the attack has been stopped, it will take several days to review and recover.
During this recovery time, the State College Municipal Building will remain open, along with telephone lines. Due to the attack impacting the Borough’s network, the community can expect a delay in staff responding to emails.
As more information becomes available, updates will be provided.
Begin Your New Career with the State College Police Department!
Upcoming Testing Dates
- Thursday, April 16, at IUP starting at 10 a.m. in the Robertshaw building, room 7A
- Sunday, April 19, at the State College Municipal Building, starting at 11 a.m. in the Community Room
- Tuesday, April 21, at the State College Municipal Building, starting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room
Those interested in testing with the State College Police Department should apply to register for a testing date. While applying, interested candidates will need to select their preferred testing date, along with paying a $30 testing fee. Registration for this testing cycle will close on Thursday, April 2. Contact a recruiter for more information at policerecruiting@statecollegepa.us.
100 Years of Celebrating Black History Beads & Brilliance Gala
Add sparkle to your night and join the Borough of State College for a fun, festive atmosphere, live entertainment, fabulous buffet, and dancing to celebrate honoring 100 years of Black History Month commemoration.
Together, reflect on a century of culture, leadership, and achievements. The Juneteenth Planning Committee will also showcase the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, the next generation of brilliance, along with local community leaders.
Join for Beads (heritage) & Brilliance (achievement). RSVP and cocktail attire is appreciated.
📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 3 Dots Downtown (137 East Beaver Avenue)
Travel Restrictions on the 200 block of South Osmond Street
On Tuesday, February 10, State College Borough Public Works will be performing a sanitary sewer repair on the 200 block of South Osmond Street. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will cause the entire roadway to be closed. Local residents will have access to their driveways from Metz Avenue.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas.
Questions about this project may go to the State College Borough Public Works Department by calling (814) 234-7140.